Archive for September 11th, 2023

Kerry Masters Aiming For All-Ireland Glory Next Saturday

Kerry Masters Aiming For All-Ireland Glory Next Saturday

September 11, 2023 at 4:24 pm Comments are Disabled

A KERRY team will attempt to bring All-Ireland glory to the county next weekend when they take part in the Masters Gaelic Association Championship Final. This is the second year Kerry are competing in the Over 40s competition, having lost to Dublin in 2022 in the Dr. Mick Loftus Cup […]

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Minister Norma Foley with Mercy Mounthawk Principal John O'Roarke, students Ethan Fitzgerald and Head Girl Kim McTigue.

Minister Announces Multi-Million Euro Extension At Mounthawk School

September 11, 2023 at 3:55 pm Comments are Disabled

MINISTER for Education Norma Foley TD today announcesd official project approval for a second multi-million euro building project for Mercy Mounthawk Secondary school, Tralee. Today’s major announcement project builds on the previous provision of an additional six-classroom extension to the Mercy Campus in Tralee. The new project brief caters for six […]

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

September 11, 2023 at 2:33 pm Comments are Disabled

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 5th September 2023. No winner. Numbers drawn were 7, 9, 10, 21. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Jack Harty, James Costello, Tim Coffey, Bríd Anne Courtney, Myra Daly. Tomorrow night’s jackpot will be €3,700. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto RIP: Our sincere […]

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11-9-2023: Single-use tableware off the menu at Dingle Food Festival 2023 
The 2023 Dingle Food Festival takes place from Friday 29th September to Sunday 1st October, where the focus this year will be on zero waste. Festival organisers are promoting the simple message of reducing and reusing while encouraging festival goers to bring their own bowl and spoon to cut down on waste. Pictured at Dingle Harbour on Monday for the festival launch were  Jamie Flannery, Manuela Dei Grandi, Niamh O’Kennedy, and Darach O’Murchu, ransition Corca Duibhne (TCD).
Photo: Don MacMonagle

Photo issued by Dingle Food Festival
 Monday 11th September				For Immediate Release

Single-use tableware off the menu at Dingle Food Festival 2023 
The 2023 Dingle Food Festival will take place from Friday 29th September to Sunday 1st October, with the focus this year on zero waste. 
Building on the success of last year’s initiative, the Dingle Food Festival is moving closer to its aim of being completely waste free by 2024. Local sustainability group, Transition Corca Duibhne (TCD) are working again with Festival organisers to promote the simple message of reducing and reusing. ‘Simple choices can reduce waste to almost nothing’ says Darach Ó Murchú, TCD project coordinator. 'We managed a 25% reduction in waste going to landfill at last year's festival, this year we hope to triple that and reach 75%, and to be 100% zero waste in 2024' 
To make it happen visitors to this year's festival goers are advised to BYOB - Bring Your Own Bowl or plate and cutlery. Festival goers will receive a free Taste Trail green-ticket for every ticket book bought when they bring their own tableware from home to use at the festival. Food outlets will be happy to serve their tastings to people on their brought tableware. There will also be a festival bowl and cutlery set on sale for €5 available to buy at the festival office and at the festival taste trail ticket booths/outlets.
In a multi-pronged approach to significantly reduce the amount of waste produced over the Festival weekend: 
Rinse & Re-use – rinse stations will be conveniently located around the festival for cleaning dishes between tastings.
Waste segregation stations will be located around the town, each attended by volunteers offering advice on recycling and helping people to chose the right bins for their waste. For more advice and tips on waste reduction at the festival and at home visit the TCD information stand which will be open and serving tea all weekend. 
With the aim of reducing single use plastic bottles during the Festival, this year there will also be a water refill tap at each of the rinse stations where you can fill your water bottles for free - thanks to funding from Kerry County Council. 
TCD have put a call out for volunteers to help with the initiative for a couple of hours during the weekend. Contact Darach on 087-2153758 or email ttcorcadhuibhne@gmail.com or via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/plasticfreedingle/
A stylish festival pack will also be for sale for €15 at the festival office. The pack contains a branded plate, bowl, cup and cutlery made from durable eco-friendly bamboo in an organic cotton carry bag. 
“Being a zero waste festival is not going to be an easy task, but we are committed to this journey and when the Dingle Festival achieves this goal it will be the first major food festival to do so” says this year's festival director, Martin Bealin.
Highlights of this year’s festival will have the much loved Taste Trail, where festival goers get to sample food delights throughout the picturesque town, including Dingle Sushi, Mini Prawn Cocktail from The Fish Box and Chocolate Macarons from Murphy’s Ice Cream. Bia Dingle, the Corca Dhuibhne Food Network, will be showcasing food produced on the Dingle Peninsula.  There will be cookery demonstrations, farmers market, the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards, street entertainment, workshops, kids activities and lots more. Check out www.dinglefood.com 

For more information / Press queries, please contact Niamh O’Kennedy, niamh@niamh.com, 0879550649

‘Bring Your Own Bowl’ To The Dingle Food Festival This Year

September 11, 2023 at 2:26 pm 1 comment

THE 2023 Dingle Food Festival will take place from Friday, September29  to Sunday, October 1 with a special focus this year on zero waste. Building on the success of last year’s initiative, the Dingle Food Festival is moving closer to its aim of being completely waste free by 2024. Local […]

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St Pats GAA Club News

St Pats GAA Club News

September 11, 2023 at 2:15 pm Comments are Disabled

Club Lotto There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €3700 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 07,17,18 & 29. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: 1.       Parthalán 2.      Marie Fitzgibbon Derrymore East 3.      Jack Wathinson Online 4.      Elaine Flynn Annagh 5.      John Williams […]

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The Kerins O'Rahillys team who took part in the Sandra Keane U13 football tournament at John Mitchels GAA Club on Saturday.

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

September 11, 2023 at 2:00 pm Comments are Disabled

Senior: We will commence our senior championship campaign on Sat night next 16th Sept in Austin Stack Park where divisional side Shannon Rangers will be the opposition. With two teams to advance to the quarter finals, a good start is required and the two points on offer on Sat night […]

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Tralee Parnells U17s that participated in the Ryalls 11s of Kerry hurling tournament in Currans last Monday

Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

September 11, 2023 at 1:50 pm Comments are Disabled

U12 Camogie Tralee Parnells U12s played away to Causeway last Monday evening. It was a tough game where both teams gave it their all. The tackling, skill and work rate by both teams was exceptional. In the end, Parnells won by a single point and look forward to playing Cillard […]

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Mural At Wetlands Expected To Be Completed Next Month

Mural At Wetlands Expected To Be Completed Next Month

September 11, 2023 at 1:27 pm Comments are Disabled

THE third phase of the Tralee Bay Wetlands Mural is well underway, with local Tralee artist James Hayes on site. This 30-metre depiction of the natural environment of the Wetlands shows the array of biodiversity on the site, as well as the human interactions that exist there. The project aims […]

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

September 11, 2023 at 12:39 pm Comments are Disabled

Senior Men Report by Maureen O’Shea Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Club Championship: Semi Final @ Austin Stack Park, Tralee Ardfert 1-10 Ballymacelligott 2-12 Ballymacelligott senior team secured a place in the Junior Premier Club Championship on Saturday night in Austin Stack Park. The sun shone on a balmy evening. Perfect […]

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Senior ladies who drew to Glenflesk away on Saturday evening.

John Mitchels GAA Club News

September 11, 2023 at 12:29 pm Comments are Disabled

Senior Ladies Bon Secours County Championship Round 4. Glenflesk 1-10   John Mitchels 2-07 Our Senior Ladies continued their County championship group game where we were away to Glenflesk on Saturday evening, Played in very warm conditions Mitchels played with the breeze and made a good start with some excellent t […]

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Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office North and West is delighted to welcome the return of the Southwest’s National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event to Cork for 2023.  Taking place on Thursday October 19th, at the Dunmore House Hotel in Clonakilty, National Women’s Enterprise Day is Ireland’s largest female enterprise event. Pictured at the launch are Jamie Cuthbert, Event Coordinator and Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West; Alison Walsh, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office South Cork; Lisa Finn, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West; Ita Madden, Senior Enterprise Development Officer, Local Enterprise Office Cork City; Sharleen Foody, Senior Enterprise Development Officer, Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West; Deputy Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan; Amy Jane Keating, Event Host and MC; Fiona Leahy, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Kerry and Caroline Murphy, West Cork Eggs, Event Ambassador and Leading Light representing Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West.

Photo Joleen Cronin

Kerry Entrepreneurs To Attend National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional’s Event

September 11, 2023 at 11:39 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY County Council’s Local Enterprise Office will welcome the return of the Southwest’s National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event next month. Taking place on Thursday October 19th, at the Dunmore House Hotel in Clonakilty, National Women’s Enterprise Day is Ireland’s largest female enterprise event. Covering the Kerry and Cork region, […]

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